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Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss
By Brett Martel, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult.“Me, personally, I don’t agree,” said Chambliss, who was coached by Kiffin last s...
Key takeaway He oversaw the Rebels' 11-1 regular season in 2025 but left for LSU before the College Football Playoff in a move that has since brought much scrutiny to college football’s recruiting calendar.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
Terrell Hills residents who follow college football may be interested in the recent comments made by LSU coach Lane Kiffin about recruiting Black players to Ole Miss. Trinidad Chambliss, a quarterback who played under Kiffin at Ole Miss, disagreed with Kiffin's assessment that the university's past association with Confederate symbols made it harder to recruit Black players. This exchange highlights the complexities of college football recruiting and the role that community perception plays in a player's decision. For local football fans in Terrell Hills, this story may resonate with their own experiences of watching players from the San Antonio area navigate the college recruiting process. The fact that Chambliss, who participated in the Manning Passing Academy, had a positive experience in Oxford, Mississippi, suggests that individual experiences can vary widely, and that community support can play a significant role in a player's decision to attend a particular university.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult.“Me, personally, I don’t agree,” said Chambliss, who was coached by Kiffin last s...
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